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SPA Riyadh, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ministry of Defense said on Thursday it destroyed a drone in the Kingdom’s Al Jouf Province. Official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said a drone was intercepted and destroyed east of the Al Jouf region. Al-Maliki also said three drones were intercepted and destroyed east of Al Kharj Province.

Doha, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar Airways said on Thursday it will start operating a limited number of “relief flights” as the war in the Middle East continues. In a post on X, the airline said the flights will include departures from Muscat to Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Madrid and Rome. It said another route will operate from Riyadh to Frankfurt. The flights will “support passengers who are stranded due to the current situation across the r

Manama, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain has arrested four more people for posting footage related to Iran’s attacks, including content “expressing sympathy” with them, Bahrain Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said posting such content “contributes to misleading public opinion and spreading fear among citizens and residents,” and warned it could harm security and public order. The arrests are the latest action in a crackdown on content Bah

SABN Pretoria, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – South Africa’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday more than 6,400 South Africans have registered on a system opened for citizens to advise the government of their location. In a statement, the ministry said it is urging citizens to depart on the limited number of commercial flights that have resumed.

PHOTO: Albares in Brussels, Belgium, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Omar Havana Madrid, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – José Manuel Albares said on Wednesday Spain has not changed its position on supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, contradicting a statement by Karoline Leavitt. “I can refute (the White House spokesperson),” Albares told Spanish radio station Cadena SER. “The position of the Spanish government regarding the war in the Middle East, the bo

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – SABIC said on Wednesday its adjusted net income for 2025 stood at 2.1 billion riyals, while revenue reached 116.5 billion riyals, according to figures released at a press conference in Riyadh. The company reported free cash flow of 7.2 billion riyals for the year, up 17% from 2024, and said it paid interim cash dividends for the second half of 2025 totalling 4.5 billion riyals. Chief executive Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Fagee

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has announced Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for the public and private sectors across the Kingdom, according to the information provided. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development set a four-day holiday at the end of Ramadan to mark Eid al-Fitr. The holiday is due to start on Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to Ramadan 29, 1447, and will run for four days, with normal working routines returning

Rome, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Italy is likely to provide military aid, including an air defence system, to Gulf nations that have requested help with equipment in the face of Iranian air strikes, two sources said on Wednesday. The sources said a final decision had not been made, but Italy would probably send one of its SAMP/T batteries that can intercept ballistic missiles. They did not identify which country would receive the system or which battery Rome

PHOTO: The Pentagon in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts Washington, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. military asked mining companies on Friday to help boost domestic supplies of 13 critical minerals used to make semiconductors, weapons and other products, a document reviewed by Reuters showed. The request came one day before the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and was described in the draft as further evidence of

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques is rehabilitating Al-Hawza Mosque in Dhahran Al-Janoub in Aseer as part of efforts to preserve Islamic heritage under Vision 2030. The mosque was built in 8 AH by Ali ibn Abi Talib during a trip to Yemen to spread Islam, according to the information provided. It is among the oldest mosques in the region and underwent expansions in 1213 AH and 1

SPA AlUla, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Palm oases are among the most prominent agricultural features of AlUla, where date palms have long been central to residents’ livelihoods, providing food and income and shaping oases set amid mountains and rock formations. Data from the Royal Commission for AlUla’s agricultural center puts the number of palm trees in the governorate’s oases at about 4.144 million, spread across 16,485 hectares. Annual production is estim

Abu Dhabi, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles on Wednesday and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the country’s territory. In an update covering the conflict period, the ministry said it has detected 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE since what it described as Iranian aggression began, with 175 destroyed, 13 falling into the

Sheikh Mohammed in Washington, D.C., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Doha, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar rejected Iran’s claim that it had targeted only U.S. interests in Qatar, after Abbas Araghchi made the claim during a phone call on Wednesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry said. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani “categorically rejected” the claim, according to a readout released by the foreign ministry. The minister said attacks had also t

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Oana Toiu, during which the two ministers discussed recent regional developments, according to the information provided. The two ministers also reviewed ongoing efforts being made to address the developments.

Abu Dhabi, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways said all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 6 a.m. UAE time on Friday, March 6. The airline said a limited number of repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights are operating in coordination with UAE authorities and subject to strict operational and safety approvals. Etihad said select services are available for sale on its website for travel on March 4 and 5 where

Doha, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar Airways said it has extended flight suspensions as airspace above Qatar remains closed amid ongoing regional conflict. The airline said scheduled flight operations will remain suspended until at least Friday, March 6, while authorities continue to assess the situation. Qatar Airways said passengers holding tickets for travel between February 28 and March 10, 2026 are eligible for free date changes or refunds. “Qatar Air

Dubai, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates said it has extended flight suspensions in and out of Dubai until at least 11.59 p.m. on March 7. Flights have been disrupted across the United Arab Emirates following regional airspace restrictions, leaving thousands of travellers stranded or facing delays, according to the information provided. Authorities and aviation experts have advised passengers to rely on airline updates, avoid travelling to airports without

PHOTO: The Iranian shores in the Strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The crisis that has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz showed no sign of abating on day five of the Middle Eastern conflict. At least 200 ships, including oil and liquefied natural gas tankers as well as cargo ships, remained at anchor in open waters off the coast of major Gulf producers Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The figu

Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Pool Washington, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the U.S. operation against Iran was still in its “early” days four days in, and he outlined plans to accelerate military efforts. “As President Donald Trump said, more and larger waves are coming,” Hegseth said at a news conference. “We are just getting started. We are accelerating, not de

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it has opened the Hajj package booking phase for citizens and residents within the Kingdom for the 1447 AH season. The ministry said applicants who registered their data can select and book packages via the Nusuk application or website, with payments processed through the SADAD system. It said the payment deadline is 72 hours until Dhu Al-Qadah 27, 1447 AH, after which it will be reduced